Garden of Delight - Nick Hannes

Is it a success story or delusions of grandeur? Dubai's rapid change from a regional trading post in the 1960s to the ultra-modern metropolis of today fascinates supporters and critics alike. During his travels to the Gulf, photographer Nick Hannes focused on the role of the entertainment industry in urban dynamics. 'Garden of Delight' shows Dubai as the ultimate playground of globalization and capitalism and raises questions about authenticity and sustainability.

Nick Hannes (°1974) studied photography at the KASK in Ghent. With a mix of subtle humor, irony and visual metaphors, he focuses on major social themes such as migration, urbanization and globalization. He had solo exhibitions at FoMu, De Garage and numerous international photo festivals. He received the Zeiss Photography Award in 2017, the Magnum Photography Award in 2018 and a World Press Photo Award in 2023. Nick has been teaching documentary photography at KASK since 2008.